Boxgrove pit today

solarman216 · 13-04-2014, 21:49

Had a good day out, busted another shaft but what the heck, this is me after that event in all my glory pushing a wall of thick mud, or I should say pulling

solarman216 · 13-04-2014, 21:55

you can see it in front, almost had to put a block on as was hard work for the winch

solarman216 · 13-04-2014, 21:56

getting there

solarman216 · 13-04-2014, 21:57

same

solarman216 · 13-04-2014, 21:58

nearly out

Lazy-Ferret · 13-04-2014, 22:02

The way you are going through half shafts, people could confuse you with a Landrover driver

solarman216 · 13-04-2014, 22:19

but around 3.15 we went into a seemingly easy area and sank, had 8 inches of muddy water in the motor and no easy way of getting to walkable ground, winch was under water, I was on the bonnet with strap from the external roll cage to allow me to reach the winch control, while Sarah was out putting strop round a tree (she had wellys on that got her to dry land) must admit to getting a bit concerned as site closes at 4pm and we had a lot of area to cover, but a quad bike came to help and chose the best routes out, (well done that man) bearing in mind I did not have my normal 4 wheel ability, and we were loaded and readu to depart at just after 4, so all in all a great day, and have to say Sarah was top notch as always, as well as picture taker, Rick

13-04-2014, 22:19	#7
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,432	but around 3.15 we went into a seemingly easy area and sank, had 8 inches of muddy water in the motor and no easy way of getting to walkable ground, winch was under water, I was on the bonnet with strap from the external roll cage to allow me to reach the winch control, while Sarah was out putting strop round a tree (she had wellys on that got her to dry land) must admit to getting a bit concerned as site closes at 4pm and we had a lot of area to cover, but a quad bike came to help and chose the best routes out, (well done that man) bearing in mind I did not have my normal 4 wheel ability, and we were loaded and readu to depart at just after 4, so all in all a great day, and have to say Sarah was top notch as always, as well as picture taker, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

13-04-2014, 22:02	#6
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	The way you are going through half shafts, people could confuse you with a Landrover driver